– Come view this in our Canonbury Antiques showroom just north of London in Potters Bar, Herts
– Stunning art deco style bronze casting of the Rolls Royce hood figurine
– Stands on a black marble base which is smooth and chip free
– The original to this piece was by Charles Sykes and this is a later recast from the original
– Offered in great shape ready for home use right away
– Will ship to anywhere in the world – please contact us for a shipping quote

You are viewing a gorgeous silvered bronze of the famous Spirit of Ecstasy (on the hood / bonnet of every Rolls Royce motor car) on a marble base. Or, as it is also referred to in the United States – ‘The Flying Lady’. This is a later recast from the original and is offered in great shape and signed on the base (please see close up photo).

Like every good work of art there is a great story behind its making. The piece is offered in perfect condition and ready for home use right away and would make a great collectors piece for any home or collector. The piece is signed near her foot – please see the close up photo.

Charles Sykes was a sculpturist working out of early 19th Century England whose most famous work is the ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ as adorned on the bonnet of Rolls Royce cars. Also known as the ‘Flying Lady’ in the United States. Skyes was a graduate of the Royal College of Arts and was commissioned by Claude Johnson, then managing director of Rolls Royce, to create the piece to emobdy the spirit and gracefulness of the great car.

This is certainly the most attractive and probably the best known motor car mascot in the world, she has adorned the radiators of Rolls-Royce motor cars since 1911 and concealed a hidden passion as there is a great story behind her creation. This marvellous mascot was modelled after a woman who had bewitching beauty, intellect and esprit – but not the social status which might have permitted her to marry the man with whom she had fallen in love.

This is the story of Eleanor Velasco Thornton, whose liaison with John Walter Edward-Scott-Montagu (after 1905 the second Lord Montagu of Beaulieu) was to remain a secret for a decade or more, principally because both partners acted with the utmost discretion. John Scott, heir to his father’s title, was a pioneer of automobilism in England. From 1902 he was editor of the illustrated magazine The Car. Eleanor V Thornton was employed as his secretary. Friends of the pair knew of their close relationship but they were sufficiently understanding as to overlook it.

Sykes also created other art deco pieces such as the ‘Hoop Lady’ and other works, although of course the ‘Spirit of Ecstasy is his most famous.

You are viewing a gorgeous bronze casting of the famous Spirit of Ecstasy (on the hood / bonnet of every Rolls Royce motor car) on a marble base. Like every good work of art there is a great story behind its making (see below). The piece is offered in perfect condition and ready for home use right away and would make a great collectors piece for any home or collector. The piece is signed near her foot – please see the close up photo.

This is certainly the most attractive and probably the best known motor car mascot in the world. Designed by Charles Robinson Sykes, she has adorned the radiators of Rolls-Royce motor cars since 1911 and concealed a hidden passion. This marvellous mascot was modelled after a woman who had bewitching beauty, intellect and esprit – but not the social status which might have permitted her to marry the man with whom she had fallen in love.

This is the story of Eleanor Velasco Thornton, whose liaison with JohnWalter Edward-Scott-Montagu (after 1905 the second Lord Montagu of Beaulieu) was to remain a secret for a decade or more, principally because both partners acted with the utmost discretion. John Scott, heir to his father’s title, was a pioneer of automobilism in England. From 1902 he was editor of the illustrated magazine The Car. Eleanor V Thornton was employed as his secretary. Friends of the pair knew of their close relationship but they were sufficiently understanding as to overlook it.

The bronze is offered in very good condition ready for home use right away and we will ship this to anywhere in the world. We bought this from a dealer in London’s Camden Passage.

You are viewing an amazing bronze casting of a four foot tall Spirt of Ecstacy, the famous Rolls Royce emblem that sits on the bonnet (or trunk for our American cousins). The piece was originally by Charles Sykes and this is a recast from the original. Like every good work of art there is a great story behind its making (see below). The piece is offered in perfect condition and ready for home use right away and would make a great collectors piece for any collector. She sits firmly on the black marble base which is smooth and chip and flake free. The silvered bronze has a lovely finish and I hope the photos do it some justice. This is certainly the most attractive and probably the best known motor car mascot in the world. Designed by Charles Robinson Sykes, she has adorned the radiators of Rolls-Royce motor cars since 1911 and concealed a hidden passion. This marvellous mascot was modelled after a woman who had bewitching beauty, intellect and esprit – but not the social status which might have permitted her to marry the man with whom she had fallen in love. This is the story of Eleanor Velasco Thornton, whose liaison with JohnWalter Edward-Scott-Montagu (after 1905 the second Lord Montagu of Beaulieu) was to remain a secret for a decade or more, principally because both partners acted with the utmost discretion. John Scott, heir to his father’s title, was a pioneer of automobilism in England. From 1902 he was editor of the illustrated magazine The Car. Eleanor V Thornton was employed as his secretary. Friends of the pair knew of their close relationship but they were sufficiently understanding as to overlook it.

1 ft tall casting of Flying Lady – or Silver Spirit – statue by Charles Sykes
As adorned on the hood / bonnet of the Rolls Royce
A classic motif for the – pun intended – roaring Twenties!
Casting is superb in bronze with a silver finish
Stands on black marble base which is smooth and chip free
Will ship to anywhere in the world

– Absolutely stunning casting of the Charles Sykes Spirit of Ecstacy
– This version stands in at nearly four feet tall!
– This has been replated in silver plate – a unique piece
– The famous deco figurine as found on the bonnet of Rolls Royce cars
– Also referred to as the Flying Lady in America
– Please contact us if you would like to view in our Hertfordshire warehouse
– Offered in wonderful shape, ready for home use right away
– Will ship to anywhere in the world

– Come view this gorgeous Flying Lady / Spirit Ecstacy in our Hertfordshire warehouse
– Wonderful bronze casting of the famous Rolls Royce car statue by Charles Sykes
– This is a later recast from the original and stands in at nearly four feet tall!
– The Rolls Royce bronze is perhaps one of the most famous works of automobile art and this is a wonderful casting
– Great ornament for your home – of course being bronze this Rolls Royce bronze can live outside with no fear of rusting
– Silver bronze has a lovely patina and stands on the black marble base
– Will ship to anywhere in the world

– Come view these for yourself in our Hertfordshire showroom
– Wonderful casting of the famous Rolls Royce figurine
– Original is by Charles Sykes and this is a later recast
– Stands in at 28 inches so quite a large piece
– Gorgeous piece offered in wonderful condition and will ship to anywhere in the world